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“When my dad was in the midst of battling cancer, my mom and dad’s house burned down. He was scheduled to have surgery the very next month, and they had no home for him to recover in. Of course they moved in with me (daughter) since I lived next door! When my CrossFit family heard the news, they all got together and collected money to give to me and my parents for whatever might be needed. They gave it to me … that very week, and I was so overwhelmed with their kindness and generosity. I already knew they were the best box ever, but that sealed the deal. Fast-forward one year later when my sweet daddy left this Earth to go be with Jesus, my three coaches were there supporting me during the viewing and visitation. It meant the absolute world. I’ve been a member since Ridzo was founded, and these people don’t just work out with you — they do life with you. Forever grateful, and forever family.” —Candace Gibson, CrossFit Ridzo
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“Before Babylon CrossFit, I felt disconnected to my gym and my own fitness. I would push myself to work out for hours on my own and did not really understand how to support my body through movements. Finding an LGBTQ-affirming box changed everything for me. Babylon CrossFit was warm, supportive, and challenging all at once. I felt healthier balance in my fitness journey because I felt connected to the people in my classes and could learn from them and the coaches in an affirming environment. Not only did I lose 70-plus pounds, I lost that feeling of isolation. I identified with my fellow athletes and saw myself in them. Trish Evangelista, the owner, hangs the Pride progress flag in our box and organizes Pride events like tie-dyeing shirts as a box community fundraiser for local charities and our gym attending our village’s Pride Parade together. Not only are many of the members part of the LGBTQ community, but many of the coaches are as well. Allies are abundant at Babylon CrossFit. My health has dramatically improved as a result of this amazing vibe between the athletes I work out with. I am forever grateful for the ‘One Village, One Community’ motto at Babylon CrossFit, which allows me not only to receive support but to engage in giving back.” —Mark Mihopulos, Babylon CrossFit
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“My daughter had a stroke in February 2020 and our CrossFit family was there to support us every step of the way. They brought my car to the hospital for me, stayed with my daughter at the hospital so I could leave to take care of my business. The coaches visited her during PT sessions at rehab to offer encouragement and learn how to help her get back in the gym. Many members visited and brought our family meals. They set up a [Facebook] private group for us and helped us celebrate every milestone in her recovery even though COVID kept us from seeing each other. The coaches and members supported her and encouraged her to get back to the gym to work out and resume coaching. Even now, two years later, our coaches ask for updates on her PT, and they and the members celebrate every accomplishment as she works to regain full function of her left arm and leg. We couldn’t ask for a better CrossFit family. They step up to support every member through the good and the bad.” —Wendy Greig, CrossFit Nullis Terminis
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“I coach and work out at CrossFit OT. They’re like my second home. When my husband was out of town for work and got into a horrible motorcycle accident, my gym went above and beyond for me. They organized a community workout to help raise funds for our medical bills and to help with the other expenses that come with having to be out of town for so long. Once I got my husband home, the gym owners seriously came and picked my son up and dropped him off so he wouldn’t miss the kids class. They constantly checked in and made sure to meet whatever need presented itself. We honestly wouldn’t have made it through without CrossFit OT. We are so blown away by the love and support they showed, and we’ll be forever impacted by their kindness. They are the embodiment of CrossFit, and I am forever grateful for not just how they improve fitness levels, but the community as a whole.” —Lauren Hickman, CrossFit OT
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“My husband and I recently welcomed a child this past year. I can’t tell you the number of members that brought us in clothes, shoes, toys, and so much more to help us with our little one. Not only were they so giving with things, but many also reached out to make sure we were doing well mentally. I know many don’t even realize how much they were actually helping us in a time of need. My son is now a 1-year-old and goes to the gym with us multiple times a week. It feels like a family, and it’s nice knowing we have a great community surrounding him.” —Brooke Hull, OV CrossFit
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“Living in New York City can be exceptionally tough. The BRICK NYC community has afforded time, space, and a reprieve from the stress that is navigating the city, as well as the plethora of tough moments we all navigate on a day-to-day basis. The brief escape from the ‘real’ world is liberating and helps build a strong sense of community, especially in moments of collective struggle (e.g., having a meltdown on the Rogue Echo Bike). I am truly grateful to have what feels like a ‘home away from home’ and be around smart, caring, and athletically gifted human beings.” —Wayne Glass, Brick CrossFit Grand Central
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“Our community lost an amazing man this year. On September 26, Jeff Allman, a very fit 50-year-old, set a doctor’s appointment for stomach pain, and after multiple appointments was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer that had spread to multiple other parts of his body. Jeff fought his cancer the Jeff Allman way, the way of a warrior, however, he lost that battle on Nov. 12. During this time, our community acted fast. One of our members, Tifani Goen, started her own T-shirt business and did a Jeff Allman shirt fundraiser and raised $2,500 for the Allman family in a matter of weeks. … We conducted multiple fundraisers for the family in a matter of weeks and created a tribute workout for Jeff we did with our community and his family after his passing. … As a CrossFit community, our greatest joy comes from the relationships built in our four walls through sweat, hard work, and laughter. The hardest part is when we lose a beloved family member, and that pain is so great because the love is so great. And to have love like that is the best gift we can ever experience.” —Becky Fouard, M4G CrossFit
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